News from the Washington State Human Rights Commission

Exciting Update: Improving Services for Washington Residents

Monday, January 27, 2025

The Washington State Human Rights Commission is thrilled to announce that as of today, our new online case management system is officially live!

This new system represents a significant advancement in our ability to serve the public. It is designed to streamline our processes, enhance efficiency, and improve how we support complainants, their representatives, and respondents throughout the case management journey.

To help ensure a smooth transition, our updated website now includes comprehensive instructions on how to navigate the new system. Additionally, we’ve provided a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section to address common inquiries and help users make the most of the platform.

We are committed to improving access to justice and are excited about how this new system will empower residents across Washington State... more

Exciting Update: Improving Services for Washington Residents

Monday, December 23, 2024

Dear Washington Residents,

We’re excited to share some important news about the ongoing improvements to the services we provide. Over the past several months, our team has been working hard on overhauling our case management system, with the goal of making our processes more efficient, user-friendly, and responsive to your needs. Thanks to the dedication and collaboration of our staff, we are now in the final stages of this transformation, and we’re looking forward to launching a system that will help us better serve you.

As part of this effort, our team has been collaborating with technology experts and conducting thorough testing to identify and resolve any issues. With all critical issues now resolved, we are focusing on finalizing training for our staff and preparing for the full rollout of the new system. Once this new system has been readied to go live in this new year, we will provide an update.

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Holiday Hours

Monday, December 23, 2024

The offices of the Washington State Human Rights Commission will be closed:

December 24, 2024: 3pm
December 25, 2024: All Day
December 31, 2024: 3pm
January 1, 2025: All Day

Statement from Executive Director Andreta Armstrong

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Dear Community,

We are pleased to share some exciting news from the Washington State Human Rights Commission. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, we are reaching a significant milestone with the development of our new online case management system.

This new system represents a major advancement in our ability to serve you. It’s designed to streamline our processes and improve how we support complainants, their representatives, and respondents. We are currently finalizing preparations for staff training and testing, and we plan to launch our updated website in mid-October. This will include comprehensive instructions and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure effective use of the new platform.

We believe this upgrade will enhance our services and make our interactions with you more efficient and effective. We look forward to sharing more details as we approach the launch.... more

Human Rights Commission Dinner in Spokane

Monday, August 5, 2024 "On June 4, the Washington State Human Rights Commission’s office leadership visited Spokane and had a gathering with various individuals, including Spokane city officials, members of the Police Ombuds, members of the city’s Human Rights Commission, Spokane NAACP and other distinguished guests."

Reporting from Natasha Hill at The Black Lens

Washington State Combined Fund Drive 40th Anniversary Celebration & Pickleball Tournament

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 You're invited to celebrate 40 years of giving with the Washington State Combined Fund Drive! Enjoy fun activities, raffles, and mingle with charities as we come together to commemorate 40 years of generosity while joining together to create vibrant and thriving communities. Click here for info.

Washington Pow Wow Calendar

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Did You Know:
There are thousands of Pow Wows held across North America?

Community is welcome. Events are free.
They are held in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces.
Pow Wow Calendar

Washington State DEI Empowerment Conference 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024 Olympia:

1500 Jefferson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (conference room 1213) *light refreshments*
212 Maple Park Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501 (ESD Building - 4th floor, Perkins Room)
Yakima / Union Gap: 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr. Union Gap, WA. 98903 (Yakima WorkSource – main conference room)
Spokane Valley:16201 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (Office of Administrative Hearings) *light refreshments and free parking*

The 2024 WA DEI Empowerment Conference (June 5 – 12) theme is Equity & Belonging Through Disrupting Policy & Practice. When we say “Disrupting,” we are focusing on the importance of pausing and analyzing current policies and practices to help us identify and remove barriers. We are committed to supporting statewide and agency-specific efforts to build a broad path toward equity, anti-racism and belonging in the workplace. All employees have the power to contribute.

Washington State DEI Empowerment Conference 2024 | Office of Financial Management

When is Human Rights Day 2024?

Monday, May 20, 2024 Human Rights Day is observed on December 10th each year. It serves as a day to reflect on the progress made in promoting human rights and to highlight the challenges that persist. The day also honors the individuals and organizations working tirelessly to protect and advocate for human rights.

When sharing your support for human rights and participating in discussions related to Human Rights Day, consider using these relevant hashtags: